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Iowa can help you innovate and grow your business with tax credits, workforce programs, and more.

How Do I Renew My Company Status with the State of Iowa?

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All for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships are all required to renew your business filing every two years.  

Corporations file in even-numbered years.  

How Do I File a Fictitious Name ("Doing Business As" name, or "DBA")?

Explanation

File for a Fictitious Name to operate your business under a different name than its legal name. File with the Iowa Secretary of State (SOS). The filing fee is $5.

 

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